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Buffalo Wild Wings

June 30, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COOKS' LINE HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE GARBAGE CAN WAS RELOCATED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA, 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR, 10 ON THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER, AND 5 ON THE DISHWASHING ROOM WALLS AND CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR DUMP SINK (LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BAR NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL) SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 27, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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